How to pronounce galloon
Say it like guh-LOON. Galloon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOON).
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- guh
- LOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galloon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of galloon
American and British speakers say galloon in essentially the same way: /ɡəˈlun/ in the US and /ɡəˈluːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: guh-LOON.
What does galloon mean?
- A braided trimming with bullion thread, used on men's coats in the eighteenth century, on women's apparel in the nineteenth, and on such furnishings as draperies or cushions.
Where does galloon come from?
From French galon, from galonner (“to braid”).
Words that rhyme with galloon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of galloon.
Questions about saying galloon
How do you pronounce galloon?
Say guh-LOON. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈlun/. In British English it is /ɡəˈluːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galloon?
Galloon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOON). Broken into parts: guh · LOON.
Do Americans and Brits say galloon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəˈlun/ and the British form is /ɡəˈluːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.